Guts Gravel Glory (GGG)
Race date: Sunday, Aug 2, 2026
Start: 9am
Pickup: 745-845am Aug, 2 at the RunRideRace tent.
Where: Pocahontas State Park (just south of Richmond, VA) 10301 State Park Road Chesterfield, VA 23832. A standard parking fee will be collected by state park employees (unless you have a state park permit).
We will be racing again on the Bright Hope Equestrian side of Pocahontas. There is plenty of room through transition for team tents and your personal support. You will pass the transition every 5.5 miles.
Course Details
The course is a 5.5-mile loop run clockwise on dirt roads/paths ranging from 8-12 feet wide. The loop will often feel like it only offers a single line, yet there is plenty of opportunity for passing.
- 50 Mile Race: Approximately 44 miles (8 laps). Time cutoff to start the last lap is 3 hours.
- 36 Mile Race: Approximately 33 miles (6 laps). Time cutoff to start the last lap is 3 hours.
- 19 Mile Race: Approximately 16.5 miles (3 laps).
Equipment
Gravel, cross or mountain bikes work best and all have been ridden historically!
Timing
This event will be chipped timed! Chip will be placed on your race number which must go on your bars facing forward.
Aid Station
Located near the completion of each lap, we will have a water station set up. Water can be refilled and bottle hand-ups will be allowed (bring a friend or teammate to hand you your stuff). No volunteers will be at the aid station for hand-ups, so bring support if you will need assistance with water refills.